Breakthrough in blood vessel engineering
Growing functional blood vessel networks is no easy task. Previously, other groups have made networks that span millimeters in size. But now, a team...
Memory B cells in the lung may be important for more effective influenza vaccinations
Using a mouse model of influenza and experiments that included parabiosis, researchers definitively showed that lung-resident memory B cells establish themselves in the lung...
Evolution of the inner ear: Insights from jawless fish
Researchers have described for the first time the development of the hagfish inner ear. Published in the journal Nature, the study provides a new...
Single workout can boost metabolism for days
A new study shows neurons in mice that influence metabolism are active for up to two days after a single workout.
More diversity than before: Indications for recovery after ecosystem pollution
Lake Constance, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Europe, suffered from eutrophication, or nutrient contamination caused by agricultural and waste water run-off in...
How mussels handle microplastic fiber pollution
New research shows that mussels readily take in microplastic pollution fibers from the ocean but quickly flush most of them out again, according to...
Algae testbed experiment yields data useful for future projects
A unique experiment that explored how well algae grows in specific regions of the United States yielded data that could prove useful as the...
Negative views of flexible working prevalent, especially among men
Flexible working often leads to negative views from other employees, with 1/3 of all UK workers believing those who work flexibly create more work...
Natural selection in the womb can explain health problems in adulthood
Conditions encountered in the womb can have life-long impact on health. Scientists previously assumed this is because embryos respond to adverse conditions by programming...
How young women view men affects how they imagine their future selves
When young women believe more men are becoming stay-at-home dads, they are more likely to imagine themselves as the financial providers for their future...
